Description

β-Glcnac-(1→4)-Murnac is a specialized disaccharide derivative, a key structural motif found in bacterial peptidoglycan. This compound is of significant interest for advanced biochemical research and development. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for scientists in pharmaceutical discovery, enzymology, and microbiology.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a high-purity substrate or inhibitor for studying enzymes like lysozyme, peptidoglycan glycosyltransferases, and other hydrolases involved in bacterial cell wall synthesis and degradation.
• Pharmaceutical Development: A vital building block and reference compound in the research of novel antibiotics, particularly those targeting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis pathways.
• Enzymology Studies: Used to investigate the kinetics, specificity, and mechanism of action of glycosidases and transglycosylases.
• Microbiology & Immunology: Employed in studies of host-pathogen interactions, immune response to bacterial components, and the synthesis of defined peptidoglycan fragments.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing probes and labeled compounds used in diagnostic assays and imaging.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key material for universities and research institutes focusing on glycobiology, structural biology, and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Glcnac-(1→4)-Murnac
CAS No.	67068-85-3
Molecular Formula	C19H32N2O17
Molecular Weight	536.46 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl-(1→4)-N-acetylmuramic acid; GlcNAc-β-(1→4)-MurNAc; NAG-NAM disaccharide; β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-MurNAc; Peptidoglycan disaccharide; Bacterial cell wall disaccharide; 2-Acetamido-4-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-3-O-[(R)-1-carboxyethyl]-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose; Muramyl-N-acetylglucosamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-Glcnac-(1→4)-Murnac is produced under stringent conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific tests is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. For prolonged storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.